This is a partner swap. You will design and make 2 Gift Bags with a matching SMALL Tag and a 5x7 Greeting Card with Envelope for your partner .

If you have not been in any my swaps in the past few months, you will need to Pm me with your name, address, email and a phone # as well. This is only for my records.

Your partner will choose from the following themes on this Round. It is important to stay in touch with your partner and create something they will enjoy giving...Be sure to use some Cricut Cuts and/or Cuttlebug embossing on your items too....We are, after all, a CRICUT COMMUNITY !!

SELECT TWO (2) of the FOLLOWING DESIGN THEMES and POST ON YOUR FIRST POSTING:

BACK TO SCHOOLCOOKING/BAKINGFEMININE BIRTHDAY (Woman or Girl)MASCULINE BIRTHDAY (Man or Boy)AMERICANANURSERY RHYMES NEW BABYHALLOWEENSTEAMPUNK FALL HARVESTDANCING or MUSICTIM HOLTZ INSPIRED DESIGN OF ANY KINDCHRISTMAS PAST

REQUIREMENTS : Contact your partner promptly and stay in touchCheck in on this thread AT LEAST once per week and leave a message

PICTURES: "Just in case" Take photos of your items BEFORE you send them and also when you receive from your partner.. and post on the site for all to enjoy ! If you do not have a digital camera, please ask your partner to post for you . Putting pix on here is part of the swap rules... It is the way that you can THANK YOUR PARTNER properly for a job well done and give them the credit they deserve.

Send your item with a TRACKING NUMBER and POST THE tracking# on this thread.

Your Bags should be at least a Medium Sized Bag ( approx. 8x10 or 9x12 ), something you could really use for a gift item . You may purchase plain kraft or colored bags from the store and use them for your base... I have found that buying GLOSSY bags is a mistake, as it is difficult to make the glue stick to them...I recommend using plain , uncoated paper bags in any color. I get a pack of 12 at JoAnns or Michael's or Hobby Lobby, in assorted colors, or all in white for $3.00 with a coupon....it is so economical that way ! There should be some embellishment on BOTH SIDES of the Bag...the front would be the most elaborate of course.

The Tag can be any appropriate size that can be tied to the bag. It should have a reinforced tag hole and a nice long ribbon or twine tie so that it can be hung onto a package. .. The card should be 5x7 and INCLUDE an envelope please (it can be plain).

I am thinking about this one, but do not want to commit until after my surgery. It is only supposed to be simple with 23 hour observation but could turn into a lengthy stay. I will come back on here and give a definite yes on the 23rd.

Thanks Kiethann - I sent you a PM...hope you can join us next week. Signups are a little slow right now, but I hope to get a few more before the end of the weekend. I have to go out of town next Thursday through the following Monday, so I will be off the computer most of that time. BTT for more members !

Hi Everyone - I had to move this swap up a few more days, as I will be out of town and off the computer for about 5 days starting next THursday ... going to visit the in-laws and they do not own a computer ( yes- I am SERIOUS !) and have no Wi-Fi ....so even if I take my lap-top I will have to drive down the road to McDonalds to use it.....and that is a lot of trouble to go to...besides a computer break will be good for me !\So our new due date will be SEPTEMBER 5th.

I am back home. OK here are my two choices. One Masculine bag and one Feminine bag. Female bag can be any colors, have no preference on it would like to have nature themed items, hummingbirds, other birds, butterflys and dragonflys. For the masculine bag dark colors such as navy, deep purple, burgundy, dark yellow, dark greens etc and does not matter what items are used on it.

I have had to move this up a little bit due to being out of town longer than I expected. So we will have 5 more days added to the due date and I will wait to assign partners this weekend and give a couple more people a chance to join us.

Kiethann - thanks for posting your requests.

Evelyn - Thanks for checking in ...I did give you 2 spots as you asked.

JCI -- Just got back from having some tests at Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem NC. Now, it's the hastle of having to go through all the mess of trying to get better. No one likes being sick but I am thankful it's not as bad as it could be. Anyway, THANK YOU so much for giving me 2 spots for this swap. It's my favorite and I was thrilled when I read your post. I am so glad it's back.

I want to join please I would like to recieve both Tim Holtz if I can do that . If not one can be Christmas PAST. I also want to add I have nothing for cooking and baking or nursery Rhymes can I still join ?

Since Evelyn requested 2 spots and we had 5 people join, I had to mix up the partners a little to make it work out where she had 2 different partners...so please feel free to ask if you are a bit puzzled by my list. Sometimes I get confused doing them myself !

Keithann I am so happy to be your partner and hope you will enjoy the swap. As far as the themes that I would like, I am always in need of Birthday bags for my friends and also something for Christmas would be great ! We cannot start on Christmas too soon !

YAY!! the fun begins. CricutCrazy other than Christmas theme and birthday theme do you have color or image preferences or do I get free reign on them???? I am excited to participate in my very first swap on the Cricut site. I did multiple swaps on other...now defunct....fourms from two scrapbooking site.

Ok Beverly = I am delighted we're partners again. I have some great papers selected for your bags. It will be fun doing them for you. Barb knows this is my favorite swap and I just can't wait to do this one.

I forgot to tell you in my PM what my selections will be this time: I had a hard time but finally decided on Thanksgiving and Fall. I love the fall, it's so pretty. So, I thought that would be perfect.

YAY!! the fun begins. CricutCrazy other than Christmas theme and birthday theme do you have color or image preferences or do I get free reign on them???? I am excited to participate in my very first swap on the Cricut site. I did multiple swaps on other...now defunct....fourms from two scrapbooking site.

Hi Kiethann - I kind of like the old-fashioned or antique looking Christmas stuff, but I will be happy with anything that is NOT BLUE - Birthday bags can be a very free rein... I always need those for friend's birthdays....THANKS !!

Eveyln - Your bags are awesome and I am glad I could make you happy again !

By the way ladies, I have ordered my supply of the Anna Griffin "Winter Wonderland" cartridges as well as the new "Simple Holiday cards" and "Creative Holiday cards" ...and you can save $$ on them in my Etsy shop by using the code - SWAPMEMBER10 for 10% off at checkout.

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